Hi, my name is Ryan and I am an independent photojournalist located in Wisconsin. I am a former Staff Photojournalist of The Dallas Morning News, where I worked following internships at The News, The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and The Peoria Journal Start.

I am a grantee of The Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting, for whom I reported on the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. I am also a grantee of the Aldo Leopold Journalism Grant, who supported my work documenting the effects of climate change in northern Wisconsin. Additionally, I traveled to Brazil, with the support of the International Center for Journalists, to learn about the complex issues facing journalists working in the Favelas of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.

I am available for freelance assignments and am willing to travel. I am also a federally recognized and insured FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone Operator.

While my website is currently being revamped, I hope you'll check out my instagram here.

Please, feel free to contact me at ryan@photosbylesko.com or by phone at 618-534-3450.